Obituaries

Mar 15, 2017

Deborah "Debbie" Kay Fowler Francum, 61, of Gastonia, passed away on March 15, 2017 at home. She was born November 11, 1955 in Gaston County, to the late Ronald and Gladys Parker Fowler.

Debbie was preceded in death by husband of 35 years Ronald Scott Francum.

She is survived by her son, Dwynn Greene and...

Mar 10, 2017

Charles Kenyon Hubbard 52, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1964 in Cumberland County to Betty Autry Hubbard and the late Hubert Carlton Hubbard, Sr.

He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Johnston Scholar for undergrad and then continued to Carolina...

Mar 9, 2017

James Gordon "Jim" Smith, 74, passed away on Thursday March 9, 2017 at home. He was born November 28, 1942 in Spartanburg County, SC to James Walter Smith and Dovie Stinnett Smith Dover.

Jim loved fishing, golf, helping his family, and his beloved dog Fluffy.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Mar 8, 2017

MELONEY BAKER

Meloney Lynn Pruitt Baker, 60, passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2017 at home. She was born August 10, 1956 in Gaston County to Anna Fox Pruitt and the late Troy Arnold Pruitt.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother Randal Pruitt.

Left to cherish...

Mar 5, 2017

YVONNE PATTERSON

Florence Yvonne Hicks Patterson, 79, of Shelby, formerly of Bessemer City, passed away March 5, 2017 at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hendersonville, NC. She was born in Gaston County to the late Guy Olen and Pearl Hardin Hicks on March 19, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Mar 4, 2017

HELEN PREAST

Mrs. Helen Louise Stuart Nelms Preast, died peacefully at Robin Johnson's Hospice House in Dallas, Saturday, March 4, 2017. She was born September 7, 1939 to the late Robert Frederick and Beaulah Ballew Stuart of Piedmont, Alabama.

After retiring from Rhyne Elementary School in Gastonia, where she taught, she continued to work as...

Mar 3, 2017

James Earl Brownell 59, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at home. He was born February 19, 1958 in North Kingstown, RI to the late Richard Ellery and Elizabeth Ann Lewis Brownell.

He was preceded in death by his wife's Polly Detter Brownell and Barbara Ann Caldwell Brownell.

Left to cherish his memories is...

Mar 2, 2017

Thomas Wayne Johnson, 68, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born in Gaston County on December 3, 1948 to the late Bodie M. and Sammie Alice Rhodes Johnson.

Wayne loved cooking delicious meals, eating, working puzzles and watching football.

He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 27, 2017

TONY WIDENER

Lawrence Anthony "Tony" Widener 66, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. He was born June, 7, 1950 in Cabarrus County to the late Lawrence J. and Collene Sigmon Widener.

Tony graduated from A. L. Brown High School in Kannapolis and Wingate College. He attended Appalachian State...

Feb 21, 2017

Lavona "Tookie" Conner Keever 69, of Bessemer City, passed away on February 21, 2017 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on December 8, 1947 in Gaston County to the late Robert and Christine Hull Conner.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Stephen Keever; daughter Ammie Kristen Smith; brother Robert Allen Conner

Feb 15, 2017

Dessie Morrow Loftin, 83, passed away on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia. She was born on April 26, 1933 in Cleveland County to the late Franklin Howard and Nola Victoria Smith Morrow.

Dessie was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain and was a retired secretary from Resurrection Lutheran Church...

Feb 9, 2017

Vickie Ann Stewart Kline, 71, passed away on Thursday February 9, 2017 at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Florida. She was born on May 25, 1945 in Gastonia, NC to the late William Junior and Kathleen Wells Stewart. Vickie was a loving wife, mother, and grandma. She loved her family dearly. She lived, raised her family, and was a...

Feb 8, 2017

Ronnie Lee Weaver, 65, passed away on Wednesday February 8, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 15, 1951 in Fanni Georgia to the late Carl and Helen Ruth Mason Weaver Walker.

Ronnie was a devoted husband and Christian. He loved life, his family, his friends, and his cat Stormy. His heart was...

Feb 7, 2017

VEDA BROCKMAN

Veda Browning Brockman 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Charlotte. She was born December 2, 1931 in Cardiff, South Wales to the late James William and Hilda Frances Ridgewell Browning.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jody Brockman.

Veda...

Feb 7, 2017

George William Clemmer Sr., 75, passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker Colorado. He was born on October 21, 1941 in Dallas, NC to the late Lander Lee and Nelle Mae Holland Clemmer.

George was a Vietnam veteran while serving in the United States Army; and retired after 21 years of service...

Feb 6, 2017

Frances Bridges Wilson, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 6, 2017 at White Oak Manor, Kings Mountain. She was born October 2, 1932 in Gaston County to the late James and Kathryn Hager Bridges.

She was a graduate of Tryon High School and Montreat College. She retired from Gaston County Schools Central...

Feb 6, 2017

Alma Tate Bridges, 88, of Kings Mountain, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System, Kings Mountain. She was born March 31, 1928 in Gaston County to the late Fletcher and Mina Holland Tate.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John Raymond "Ray" Bridges,...

Feb 4, 2017

Lillian Marie Block Gaddy, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born March 21, 1926 in St. Paul Minnesota to the late Adam and Mary Herman Block.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Gaddy, her brothers, Ernie, Marty, Adam, Donald Block; her sisters, Emma, Rose,...

Feb 3, 2017

GRAYSON EMMANUEL BROOKS

Grayson Emmanuel Brooks, infant son of Taylor Brooke Hooper and Matthew Brooks, Jr., passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017, at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

In addition to his parents, Grayson is survived by his brother, Matthew Brooks III; grandmother, Lynn Hooper; grandfather, Junior Hooper.

A memorial service...

Feb 2, 2017

Gladys Virginia "Jenny" Carpenter, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born on June 15, 1929 in Gaston County to the late Samuel Other and Janie Elizabeth Stewart Bates.

She was preceded in death by her, son, James Michael Blackwood; brothers, Rev. John Thomas Bates, Jimmy Wallace Bates,...